Second Cook

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

As a Second Cook at Fairmont, you will be responsible for assisting the kitchen team in preparing and executing high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment. You will support the chefs in ensuring that all food preparation meets the Fairmont standards for taste, quality, and presentation.

Rate of Pay: $19.75/hour

Job Duties Include:

• Assist the First Cook, and Chefs in food preparation and cooking according to recipes and Fairmont standards.
• Ensure food is presented in an attractive manner and adheres to the established plating standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of ingredients and supplies to minimize waste and prevent contamination
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned

• Minimum 2 years cooking experience
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset
• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School an asset
• Physically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift.

Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
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